The long-running inquest into the deaths of two Victorian firefighters who were killed when a tree crushed their vehicle during a back-burning operation draws to a close, with the coroner to weigh up the evidence ahead of an expected finding later this year.

Harrietville residents have nominated a committee to meet representatives of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), in an effort to improve the community's relationship with the agency.

The Victorian Fire Services Commissioner, Craig Lapsley, says the Napthine Government is looking at ways to improve the relationship between regional fire services and communities after the Harrietville bushfire.